No-smoking signs must be provided “in, on or near no-smoking premises
so as to be visible to and legible by persons in and persons approaching
the premises”4 (premises in this
context includes smoke-free vehicles).

These no-smoking signs must be at least 85mm in diameter and feature the
common graphic representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red
circle with a red bar across it5.

In the case of smoke-free premises other than vehicles, there must be at least
one sign that is at least 230×160mm (roughly
A5 size). This sign
must feature details of where complaints regarding breaches may be made5.

The signs for vehicles must also feature details of where complaints
regarding breaches may be made5.

Offences

The Act contains new offences including the failure to display
minimum no smoking signs, failing to prevent smoking in a smoke-free
place and, of course, smoking in a no-smoking place. Penalties are most
severe for the first two offences with fines extending to fines of up to
£2,5006.